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Three Bomb Blast in Mumbai

Police sources said the nature and intensity of the blasts was not known. The police added that at least 50 people were injured in the serial blasts.

The first explosion took place in south Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar, near the famous Mumbadevi temple, in which some people were injured, said Mumbai Police spokesperson Nisar Tamboli. The bustling market also has a number of jewellery shops.

The second explosion was reported in a taxi in Dadar area, he said. A third blast was reported from Opera House in Charni Road.

“We are verifying the nature of explosions. At this moment I cannot say anything more than this,” Mr. Tamboli said.

Teams of Maharashtra ATS have rushed to the blast sites.

The Union Home Ministry, after the serial blasts, said that "it's a terror strike."

The Ministry of Home Affairs had said that the NIA teams asked to join investigations in Mumbai blasts.